Habana hits back
19 Jun 2012
Bryan Habana has answered his critics in the best possible way this season – through his performances on the field.
After a disappointing 2011, Habana re-emerged in the 2012 Super Rugby competition as one of the form wings and returned to the national set-up rejuvenated and renewed. He turned in consistent showings for the Stormers, solid performances shot through with a characteristic crowd-raising brilliance. And if the man himself is to be believed, that was just a starting point.
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‘I’ve gone back to basics,’ he says in the new issue of SA Rugby magazine. ‘I’ve found myself in the right place at the right time, whereas in the past year or two maybe I wasn’t in that kind of position.
‘When things aren’t going your way, you tend to overwork yourself. You know you should allow the ball to come to you in space, but when it doesn’t, you go looking for it, sometimes unnecessarily. This season, certain things have made all the difference.’
Habana goes on to explain what those things are, while Stormers attack coach Robbie Fleck provides some insight into Habana’s struggles last year.
The winger also talks about what it’s like working with Heyneke Meyer, competition for the Bok No 11 jersey and mentoring tomorrow’s stars.
Also in the new issue:
Adriaan Strauss – page 58
– Keo on why the Kings should not have appointed a Kiwi coach
– How Cheetahs hooker Adriaan Strauss powered his way into Springbok contention
– The Bulls have given JJ Engelbrecht the opportunities he was denied at the Stormers
– Tim Whitehead has helped to solve the Sharks’ problems in midfield
– Former France prop Pieter de Villiers on how he got into coaching, the technical aspects of the scrum, and why it is such an important part of the game
– A once-proud New Zealand franchise has fallen on hard times. The big question is: Can the Blues find a way back?
– In his most revealing interview since winning the World Cup, Graham Henry talks about the pressures of the All Blacks job, the effect it had on his family, and what he’s up to now
JJ Engelbrecht – page 64
– Wallabies captain David Pocock is not your average rugby player
– Ruan Pienaar had an outstanding season for Ulster
– Former Free State prop Daniel Kotze has become the cornerstone of the Clermont scrum
– Gary Gold on his short stint at Newcastle, the challenge he faces at Bath, and the issue that fractured his relationship with Peter de Villiers
– The Blitzboks‘ poor World Series campaign highlighted flaws in the national sevens system
– All professional rugby players should have a post-retirement plan
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19 Jun 2012, 14:36 pm
nah nzinchina
hurricane asked me to stay
19 Jun 2012, 14:36 pm
WikitillIdie has done an outstanding job here.
19 Jun 2012, 14:37 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-239: Is puking an emotion?
19 Jun 2012, 14:37 pm
@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-241: It is your dear friend, the self appointed playground monitor, Presperm, who has decent bloggers removed from this site, whilst at the same time lhfao at autistic geriatrics such as Cyclops the mal oog.
Shouldn’t all be fair in love and war Romeo?
19 Jun 2012, 14:37 pm
@Gumboots(Gumboots)-240: Days of our Hg?
19 Jun 2012, 14:37 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-249:
What you talking about
19 Jun 2012, 14:37 pm
Jerry Jerry Jerry
19 Jun 2012, 14:38 pm
you cape cabal has a option
put up or shut up
so run to the moderator or stfu
simple
19 Jun 2012, 14:38 pm
@Dawn(Dawn)-252:
Give that man a Bells…
19 Jun 2012, 14:40 pm
Out for now… The Keo locals have scared me off…
Box Office Out… Platform gone
Might be back later to give more inspiration, insight and 500+ threads…
19 Jun 2012, 14:41 pm
if we have not been banned hg…
bwhahaha
19 Jun 2012, 14:41 pm
@NZINCHINA(NZINCHINA)-232: Sensible rugby fans have always rated him.
Was one of the best with putting players into gaps untill archaic game plans stifled his talent and is much faster than you think.
19 Jun 2012, 14:42 pm
@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-258:
Your gatgabba is gone
See how big your bek is now
19 Jun 2012, 14:42 pm
It wouldn’t be a thread about Habana, if it didn’t mention his ‘obsession’ for coming out of the defensive line and look to intercept a pass
I think Tacitus made mention of it earlier
I’m by no means defending Habs, as it annoys the bejesus out of me, but surely this is something accepted, or even coached, by defensive coaches? It happens with such regularity…
I saw Hougaard try it twice late on in the second test, which made me consider the above.
If it is encouraged, I guees it comes down to player discretion where to attempt to intercept a backline play e.g. Anywhere outside your own 10m line, where you know the opposition have still got a fair distance to travel. Or when you’re fairly certain the scramble defence could cover you. It’s a high risk, high reward play
Perhaps Habana just doesn’t always make the right call on when to attempt it?
Anyway, just something that crossed my mind after the second test
19 Jun 2012, 14:43 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-260: Don’t forget the KY jelly on your way out
19 Jun 2012, 14:49 pm
Maybe us Sharkies too refugee like for these Cape Zille Keo rugby fantasies
Never fear Refugee All Sharks here to stay
Over and out…. for now
19 Jun 2012, 14:56 pm
It gets even better
“593.Heavens Game said:
28 Mar 2010, 21:51 pm
@skopskiet: 591. I don’t get this RT thing. Especially the idiots that come on this blog “recruiting”. Could you enlighten me, seriously. Although I have had one or 2 words to say on Keo, I certainly haven’t been around as long as some have.”
19 Jun 2012, 14:58 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-267:
Shampies man!
19 Jun 2012, 14:58 pm
And some more:
“615.Heavens Game said:
28 Mar 2010, 22:39 pm
@skopskiet: 610. Poor show that, having a bit of a sulk over a blog and then going to the extent of setting up a “rival” blog, and then the recruiting. WTF?
Keo is a blog – only a blog, but it is entertaining and there are some knowledgable rugby people on this site.
Rangerman is quite right, don’t take things too personally, but have a swipe. Diversity of opinions makes one think more and the passionate “arguments” (sometimes) are entertaining.
If things are all “buddy, buddy” and “holier-than-thou” then it must get boring. But Biscuit reckons there are some diverse contributors on RT.
Thanks for the explanation, though.”
19 Jun 2012, 15:01 pm
As Rangerman said,’this is a revolutionary site’.You go to bed and you just don’t know what a blogger might dig up on you while you in lala land.
19 Jun 2012, 15:02 pm
I wonder if I’m a diverse contributor.
19 Jun 2012, 15:05 pm
@Transformation(Transformation)-91:
no man,
i mean right now under the current dispensation there is clearly a great deal of unhappiness and dislike for the bulls.
as is so openly stated by most of the bloggers on here today.
@The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged by Mad Eye Productions.(The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food)-92:
it would seem this is the case more than likely.
19 Jun 2012, 15:07 pm
@toulon says(i_love_u_bakkiesbotha)-272:
Dislike!!! …now that is an understatement LOL
19 Jun 2012, 15:07 pm
271
The only thing diverse about you is your sexual orientation,and you are more of a taker than a contributor.
Sorry sometimes the truth is brutal.,but you did ask
19 Jun 2012, 15:11 pm
Oh, of course, the piece de resistance:
“443.Heavens Game said:
31 Mar 2010, 20:14 pm
@Transformation: 433. You might turn into a Mormon if you spend too much time on RT. Its much like a cult where everyone is outwardly friendly but deep in the organisational structure there is a plot to brainwash everyone into thinking the same thoughts, with no disagreements. They also want to marry eachothers wives, because 1 is not enough.
They seem to take advantage of those vulnerable, softies who can’t defend themselves.
They are easily identified by the friendly overtures of “hiyas” and this deep, non-confrontational hate of the one who calls himself “God”.
But each to their own. There are better forums on the web such as Planetrugby. Go there and be greeted for the first time with “**** off. N00B”, as a standard answer. So Keo, by comparison, is a bit placid.
Anyway each to their own.”
19 Jun 2012, 15:12 pm
@nama1(nama1)-96:
thats a ridiculous statement and you know it.
players who do not deserve to be in the springbok squad (perhaps):
jantjes
daniel
kankowski
jj
vd merwe
werner
pienaar
not all bulls and more can go on this list
19 Jun 2012, 15:14 pm
@Gumboots(Gumboots)-273:
exacly
19 Jun 2012, 15:16 pm
Hey Lisa Lampardi
you fat ugly whale,everytime I watch the Roasts,I see you there
Large and unloved,dying to be interesting,clever,witty,urbane,anything except the large lump of unloved cellutite dough that you are.
Sheeet even Owlsley fabled California sunshine couldn’t make you interesting,you sad second hand rose
19 Jun 2012, 15:20 pm
@mad eye(mad eye)-278:
Who are you talking to
19 Jun 2012, 15:20 pm
@RedMan(RedMan)-264:
No ‘obsession’ here, it just an easier way to score tries now when he no longer can take his man on the outside
No ‘rush defence’ here either, if you watch replays, you’ll notice Habana actually crouched low, trying to obsecure himself from the attacking line
If you bother to watch Tobbie Flood’s try, you’ll notice Habana’s great defence, coming across at a wrong angle, far too fast to make a telling tackle and no intention to bind Flood either, just a harmless brush off,,,
19 Jun 2012, 15:23 pm
@mad eye(mad eye)-278: I think it might be tickets for you today malkoppie.
19 Jun 2012, 15:30 pm
@WP Till I Die(WP-Forever)-275: HG was much more mannered back then. Could have even tolerated him back then, in contrast with the “galbraak” we see these days.
19 Jun 2012, 15:35 pm
@mad eye(mad eye)-278:
Who are you talking to.
19 Jun 2012, 15:38 pm
Dawn keeps on scratching where it does not itch and provoking,watch her play the victim card.
19 Jun 2012, 15:46 pm
@mad eye(mad eye)-278: I just want to give you a hug and tell you it’s going to be all right gramps. I’m also feeling the need to contact some sort of Meals on Wheels for oldies service group, as I don’t think you are eating as you should be.
All acid and no protein makes Cyclops a Mal eye.
19 Jun 2012, 15:49 pm
@mad eye(mad eye)-278: Ooh. You watch the roasts. That explains your love of foul language and sexual innuendos. Do you get all your material from them?
19 Jun 2012, 16:06 pm
@Airwell(Airwell)-242:
no need to bow down but you can if you want , your young guys get a shot at the world title on Friday night win that and you’re back winning trophies
19 Jun 2012, 16:07 pm
@TooMuchRugby(TooMuchRugby)-262:
good player and seems like a pretty humble guy good luck to him
19 Jun 2012, 16:07 pm
No wonder HG thinks he’s a god on this forum – he has more cheerleaders than a football team in the American south lol. Don’t pull up those panties too tight now guys! LOL
19 Jun 2012, 16:11 pm
278 @ Mad Eye
Its actually Lisa Lamponelli
19 Jun 2012, 16:13 pm
@Pee Wee(Pee Wee)-289: Ag shutup midget bullshitter…
Picture this… gunslingers meeting in a howling wind desert… or
A clandestine confrontation under a dimly lit bridge…. or even…
A rage filled feud in a lonely car park….
But no…
Instead its a….
Gaylord meet in the local Virgin Active club….
Whatafarkenlarf….
You softcock legendary faaiter!
19 Jun 2012, 16:18 pm
291 @ Heavens Gaylord
Hello holborsel!
All I hear is blah blah blah. Your attempts at being entertaining suck – then again you are a corcksucker – assume position bi@tch! Hahahahaha!
19 Jun 2012, 16:28 pm
seems to me hg has wound up more bloggers than anyone previously on keo.
ok, maybe gwantie at the height of his emo period comes close.
19 Jun 2012, 16:29 pm
@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-291:
“A clandestine confrontation under a dimly lit bridge…. or even…
A rage filled feud in a lonely car park….”
Are you talking about your own sexual conquests/
19 Jun 2012, 16:32 pm
@charo(charo)-293:
Where the hell is Grant, I only visit occasionally and know he has been gone for a while but missed the whole reason.
19 Jun 2012, 16:42 pm
@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-284:
What provoking.
I asked him who he was talking to.
Any problem there?
19 Jun 2012, 16:42 pm
@PissAnt(PissAnt)-295:
he’s left keo.
what i recall was gunther giving justwugby gears for alleging that the broederbond were still influential in sa rugby.
eventually justwugby blew a fuse and announced his departure.
gwantie followed shortly afterwards (talking seconds now) also in a bit of a huff.
am sure they will be both be back soon enough.
19 Jun 2012, 16:44 pm
@Dawn(Dawn)-296:
think madeye was talking to dogbreath.
doubt if it was you.
19 Jun 2012, 16:46 pm
@charo(charo)-297:
I think he was so upset with John Smit being the captain at RWC 2011 that he claimed he was going to support Namibia instead of the Springboks.
19 Jun 2012, 16:47 pm
watching idols cape audition and what a bunch of fruits on there
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